Hi, my name is Nadia! I’m a Group Fitness and Pilates Instructor here at the YMCA. I moved from British Columbia to Fredericton last year. I’ve been coaching and teaching fitness for over five years, and I feel incredibly grateful to continue doing what I love here at the Y.

The YMCA was actually the first place I started working after moving to Fredericton, which made it a very special part of my transition. Joan was one of the first people I met. I shared my teaching background with her and mentioned that I would love to continue instructing classes and hopefully bring Pilates to the Y. She was incredibly welcoming and supportive, and thanks to that opportunity, we’ve been able to grow the Pilates program together.

One of the most meaningful moments for me has been watching those classes continue to grow and seeing members enjoy them so much. Recently, I asked participants for feedback and reviews, and reading their kind words reminded me why I love coaching. Knowing that I’ve helped someone feel stronger, move better, or simply enjoy coming to class means so much to me. The people here truly feel like family.